Month: November 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 25, 2019

President Bob Helmstadter opened our Monday Morning Meeting with 71 residents present. Returnee’s this week are Gerry McLennar, Mike & Edythe MacDonald, and Claude & Mary Funk.

John Pickup introduced Bevery Butts as a new resident as of this October of this year, moving into her parents’ home.

Lynette Pickup gave the birthday wishes this week to Pat Thelen, Betty Lawson, Brenda Tromp, Dave Helbling and Betty Emmons. Anniversaries celebrated this week are Bob & Sandy Dotseth (56 years) and Benny & Bonnie Casady (57 years).

Carol Parker gave the sunshine report, asking that we please send cards to:

Jack Fitzgerald, C/O Mary Fitzgerald, 1000 Kings Highway, Unit 49, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980

Lyla Kuczynski, 8155 Mentor Hills Drive, Room 314, Mentor, OH 44060

Spoke to Dolores last week. Dolores and Rod Kelly will be coming down middle of January. Rod was able to get a new Valve and doing better.

Sondra West returned home as her preacher’s daughter was killed in auto accident on Friday 22nd.

Pat Butts is back in hospital. She has infection in heart valve. Doctors have to take the pacemaker out, to work on infected valve then put pacemaker back. After doing all this she will then go to rehabilitation.

Ralph Ousley is doing better, he had a doctor’s appointment this morning.

Please keep everyone in your prayers

Reminder that there is bingo tonight and games night on Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteers are needed to sign up for callers and runners.

Bluegrass is on Wednesday’s at 1:00, there were 80 attending last week.

Cornhole is at 9:00 AM on Thursdays. Bunko is on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM and Pinochle on Wednesdays.

Last Week winners were: Max Fahl at Euchre; Mike Watson at Pinochle; Teresa Desautels won the Hot Ball playoff at Bingo for $25; Judy Fraser won most Buncos and Marlene Burns won most Bunco games; Carol Danzer and Mike McCarville won Shuffleboard on Tuesday and Carol Danzer won on Friday; and, Mary MacAuthur won Cornhole.

Linda Price announced the Ladies Luncheon will be on December 3 @ 11:30 AM, The venue has not been decided as yet. The Christmas Dinner will be at 2:00 PM on December 25, the Thanksgiving Dinner is this Thursday at 5:00 PM. The park will be taking part in the annual food drive at Christmas time. Anyone not here may donate cash and she will do the shopping for needed items.

Judy Fahl announced the park will be having a sing-along for Christmas on December 10th at 7:00 PM. Any singers and/or musicians wanting to take part are encouraged to sign up. They will be performing the “12 Days of Christmas.” Ice Cream & cookies will be provided.

Linda Funk said 2 more volunteers are needed on the gourmet committee and asking for assistance on Friday @ 2:00 PM to help with setting up the Christmas decorations.

The 50/50 winner was Claude Funk $33 and the winner for the guessing game was Helen Cole.

ROC President Rick Motsinger announced the pool developed a leak and lost water yesterday. The pool has been refilled and is back up to normal temperature.

The next men’s breakfast will be December 14th at 9:00 AM.

The donuts today were provided by Bob and Barb Burke, Rick and Mary Motsinger, and Patty and Ken Gillie.

Good morning & Happy Veteran’s Day!

November 11, 2019

President Bob Helmstadter opened our Monday Morning Meeting with 67 present.  We have 10 returnee’s and 1 visitor.

The morning opener was a tribute to our Veterans in honor of Veterans Day.  Joan McGarigle read the poem “I Am A Veteran”.  Then, fifteen of our residents each introduced their selves and stated which branch of the military they had served, and their years of service followed, by the singing of our Star-Spangled Banner by all.  We are all so very thankful for their service and to all Veterans for their sacrifices!

Lynette Pickup gave the birthday wishes this week to Dan Newman, Lee Smith, Ron DeGraff and Rod Kelly.  Anniversaries this week are celebrated by Bud and Betty Pfeiffer, Ron and Hattie Pierce, and Dave and Meike Zeller.

Carol Parker gave the sunshine report, noting that Jack Fitzgerald is being treated for a clot and Max and Judy Fahl returned home this week to help care for family.

Reminder that there is bingo tonight and games night on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Bluegrass is on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM, there were 79 attending last week.  The largest turnout ever for this time of the year! Cornhole is at 9:00 AM on Thursdays.  Lee Baldwin announced she won last week as no one else showed up. Maybe the competition will be a little tougher this week.

Linda Price has agreed to take over the calendar.  Please have your activities turned in to her by the last Monday of each month to be included.

Bob Helmstadter gave recognition Nancy Mellinger for helping paint the clubhouse bathrooms.  (Bob & Ruth helped a bunch too!)

There will be no water aerobics until further notice.

Rachel Childress announced the sign-up sheet is on the board for the Thanksgiving Dinner.  Please get signed up early and let us know what you will be bringing.

Lee Baldwin announced the surprise Birthday Party for Edith Patterson was a success on Saturday.  Lee read a heartfelt thank-you card from Edith expressing her gratitude.

The 50/50 winner was Carol Danzer for $22 and there was no winner for the guessing game.  That jackpot will roll over to next week.

ROC President Rick Motsinger announced there will be a shareholders meeting on November 21.

The morning closer was provided by Ed Layher.

The donuts today were provided by Bill and Diana Morgan, JR and Donna Anderson and Jim and Freda Munds.

President Bob Helmstadter opened our Monday Morning Meeting with 58 present. We have 2 returnee’s and 4 new residents. The morning opener was provided by Ruth Helmstadter.

Lynette Pickup gave the birthday wishes this week to Sue Lewis, Lon Childress and Edith Patterson. One anniversary this week is celebrated by Ralph and Bert Centers.

Carol Grant gave the sunshine report, noting that Jim Miller is recovering from a bicycle accident, Jim Forrest is being treated for cancer and Pat Butts is recovering from a recent fall. Please keep them in your prayers.

Reminder that there is bingo tonight and games night on Tuesdays and Fridays. Bluegrass is on Wednesday’s at 1:00 PM, there were 61 attending last week!. Cornhole will resume this week at 9:00 AM on Thursdays.

John Pickup recognized new residents, Jim & Diane Wood on RV Lot #6 and Bill & Peggy Little on Roger Street. Welcome! We know you are going to love our park!

Dan Newman gave a presentation of wooden pens he makes and offered up free classes to anyone interested in making them.

Bob Helmstadter gave recognition to the men helping with the swimming pool solar panel reconstruction and the clubhouse bathroom remodeling. A Big thank you goes out to Ike West, Phil DeSautels, Dan Newman, and Bob and Larry Mellinger. One of the many qualities of our park is the willingness of the members to pitch in when needed!

The morning closer was provided by Bob Helmstadter.

The donuts today were provided by Don Madden, Bob & Ruth Helmstadter and Gerald & Miriam Steele.